Health Concerns

MSM: A Boost for Your Dog’s Joint Health

June 8, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, enhances joint health & can also help with these six ailments: Blocking Pain Signals Reducing inflammation …

Bowl Building Tip #1: Just Add Water

May 11, 2021/ Jenna Harrison

Proper hydration impacts your pet’s health at many levels and is the most powerful, least expensive improvement you can …

How Do I Make My Dog Eat Slower?

April 23, 2021/ Jenna Harrison

Pet Food Allergies: Ingredient Quality and Processing Explained

March 12, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

Pet parents often mistakenly blame specific ingredients on their pet food label for their pet’s allergy symptoms. However, allergies …

What Causes Dog Tear Stains? Plus Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

March 1, 2021/ Nicole Cammack and Morgan Hunt

You’re probably frustrated with your pet’s tear stains if you’re reading this. Maybe you’ve tried every over-the-counter solution, changed your pet’s food and have been vigilant about cleaning, all to no avail. So, what can you do?

Everything You Need to Know About Aflatoxin and Your Pet’s Food

February 11, 2021/ Nicole Cammack and Morgan Hunt

Recalls due to aflatoxin contamination have resulted in the retrieval of hundreds of thousands of pounds of pet food. …

Dogs & Owners May Suffer from Same Allergic Traits

January 5, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

A study published in Nature Communications found that owners and pets who live in a more urban environment were …

Five Reasons Your Dog Stinks

May 19, 2022

Yeast overgrowth is a widespread cause of smelly dogs. Yeast has a very distinct musty, pungent odor, often compared to moldy bread or cheese popcorn. Yeast infections most commonly occur in the ear canals or on dogs’ paws....

The Good, Better, and Best Dental Care for Your Pet

February 15, 2022

Oral disease can be caused by diet, genetics, or poor oral care. Poor dental health can lead to other ailments, which is why pet owners should learn how to care for their pet’s teeth early. As with most ailments, prevention of oral disease is key. Taking preventative steps saves you the time, stress, and money it takes to treat oral disease down the road.

2021 Storefront Retailer of the Year by the Independent Pet Innovation Awards

September 16, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NorthPoint Pets becomes the first-ever…

Won’t my dog (or my family) get sick if I feed a raw diet?

August 6, 2021

We have always received advice to cook meat thoroughly in order…

From a Vet Tech: “Why I Add Fresh Food for my Dogs”

July 28, 2021

As an experienced dog owner, I understand the importance of providing…

Why Does My Cat Puke?

July 15, 2021

Vomiting is one of the most commonly reported clinical signs noted in feline veterinary exams. While many cat owners fancy their cats as just having “sensitive stomachs” or simply “eating too fast”, chronic vomiting is not by any means healthy or ‘normal’.